Categorize seizures as well as their treatments,”Partial seizure – affects one part of the brain-If conscious –> Simple -If unconscious –> Complex (look for involuntary
purposeless movement like lip smacking)-Treat both with phenytoin or carbamazapineGeneralized seizure – affects the entire brain-Tonic/clonic/myoclonic-Absence-Treat absence with ethosuxamide or valproic acid-Treat tonic/clonic/myoclonic as you would a simple seizurePartial complex and generalized tonic/clonic present with postictal confusion”